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Are your child’s test results not what they hoped for? Here’s what to do:
Get detailed feedback on their test results If at all possible see if you can get detailed feedback on the test results from the class teacher. There should already be comments and marking on the assignment paper, so that may be sufficient to give you a good idea of what went wrong and what needs
Understanding Simultaneous Equations
Understanding Simultaneous Equations by using teas and coffees As a young subject leader some years ago, I used various methods to help students understand and solve simultaneous equations in GCSE mathematics. I remember vividly a significant moment when my classes made enormous progress by placing algebraic concepts into a practical setting. I can highly recommend
How to structure AQA A-level History Essays
For AQA History, at both AS and A level, you need to know how to write two types of essay – a block essay and a point-by-point essay.
5 study habits of successful students: a parents’ guide
Study habits We all know that good study habits are vital to success and to getting good grades. As parents, we also want to help our children achieve their best potential, so it makes sense to help them develop good study habits. Whilst forming new habits is not easy, the good news is that experts
How to get high grades in English Literature
English Literature students often ask how to get high grades in GCSE, A Level or IB. Usually they are doing ok, but they desperately want to write a top-grade essay. They just don’t know how. In this article, we will explore a relatively simple way to raise your grade. Use the correct terminology to get
The Benefits of a Disabled Tutor and Disability Education
Why consider working with a disabled tutor? In an age where whole libraries can literally be held in one’s hand from practically anywhere in the world, teaching has fundamentally and irrevocably changed. The early-modern school system which took shape largely during the Victorian era saw facts become the centre piece of their approach. As the
Essay Writing. What do teachers mean by analysis?
It is the time in the school year when Year 13 students are writing up an important essay, whether it is the NEA for A level, the PI for Cambridge Pre-U, or finishing the EPQ. Most Year 10 and Year 12 students have now done their first assignments for GCSE, IGCSE, AS Level and
How to Study Gothic Literature: Setting and Themes
Why study Gothic literature? Before we consider how to study Gothic literature, it is worth considering why it is important. A quick look through the various GCSE, IGCSE, A level and IB English syllabuses reveals that the Gothic genre appears frequently. It is a popular choice for schools, with well-known classics like Frankenstein or Jekyll
When is the right time to get a tutor? 3 tips for success
A question I am often asked by parents is ‘When is the right time to get a tutor for my child?’